Soccer 3v2 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams (3v2)
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- cone goals (3-4yds)
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- three attackers defend three goals and defenders one (two) goal(s)
- two defenders rotate every 1-2 minutes or after every goal
- attackers always start with the ball on a dead play
Variations
- play 4v3
- minimum of 3 touches for attackers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: supporting angle and distance to ball
- Attacking: support position behind ball
- Attacking: support position in advance of the ball
- Attacking: support position lateral to ball
- Attacking: combination play (1-2, double pass, overlap, take over)
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: attack space behind defense
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: changing role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
